Piscatory

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪskəˌtɔri/

Definitions of piscatory

adjective relating to or characteristic of fishing or fishermen

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a piscatory excursion with my family.

A2 The piscatory village was bustling with fishermen preparing their boats.

B1 The piscatory industry in this region has been thriving for centuries.

B2 The piscatory traditions of this coastal town are deeply rooted in their culture.

C1 The piscatory practices of the indigenous people have been carefully preserved over generations.

C2 She conducted extensive research on the piscatory habits of different species of fish.

Examples of piscatory in a Sentence

formal The piscatory industry plays a crucial role in the economy of coastal regions.

informal My uncle's hobby is piscatory, he loves fishing in the nearby lake.

slang I'm not really into the whole piscatory thing, I prefer other outdoor activities.

figurative His mind was a piscatory sea of thoughts, constantly fishing for new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of piscatory

past tense

piscatoried

plural

piscatories

comparative

more piscatory

superlative

most piscatory

present tense

piscatories

future tense

will piscatory

perfect tense

have piscatoried

continuous tense

is piscatory

singular

piscatory

positive degree

piscatory

infinitive

to piscatory

gerund

piscatorying

participle

piscatoried

Origin and Evolution of piscatory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'piscatory' originated from the Latin word 'piscatorius', which means 'of or relating to fishing'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'piscatory' has come to be used more broadly to describe anything related to fishing or the fishing industry, not just limited to the act of fishing itself.